ASTM D5979-96e1 - 13.10.1998
 
1. Scope

1.1 this guide covers an integrated, stepwise method for the qualitative conceptualization and quantitative characterization of ground-water flow systems, including the unsaturated zone, for natural or human-induced behavior or changes.

1.2 this guide may be used at any scale of investigation, including site-specific, subregional, and regional applications.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D5410-93(1998)

Standard Guide for Set of Data Elements to Describe a Ground-Water Site; Part Three-Usage Descriptors

D5409-93(1998)

Standard Guide for Set of Data Elements to Describe a Ground-Water Site; Part Two-Physical Descriptors

D5408-93(1998)

Standard Guide for Set of Data Elements to Describe a Ground-Water Site; Part One-Additional Identification Descriptors

D5610-94e1

Standard Guide for Defining Initial Conditions in Ground-Water Flow Modeling

D5254-92(1998)

Standard Practice for Minimum Set of Data Elements to Identify a Ground-Water Site

D5447-17

Standard Guide for Application of a Numerical Groundwater Flow Model to a Site-Specific Problem (Withdrawn 2026)

D5609-16

Standard Guide for Defining Boundary Conditions in Groundwater Flow Modeling (Withdrawn 2025)

D5474-93(2000)

Standard Guide for Selection of Data Elements for Ground-Water Investigations

D5717-95e1

Standard Guide for Design of Ground-Water Monitoring Systems in Karst and Fractured-Rock Aquifers (Withdrawn 2005)

D5730-04

Standard Guide for Site Characterization for Environmental Purposes With Emphasis on Soil, Rock, the Vadose Zone and Groundwater (Withdrawn 2013)

D653-26a

Standard Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained Fluids (Includes all amendments and changes 6/15/2026).